Paris Olympics: manu Bhaker - I tried my best, but...
The eighth day of Paris Olympics 2024 was very special for the countrymen. On this day, young shooter manu Bhaker had the final match of women's 25m pistol, from whom the country had high hopes. Everyone felt that manu Bhaker would win a medal for the country in this event as well. However, she missed the medal by just one position. After this manu Bhaker looked a little emotional. manu Bhaker finished fourth in this event.
Manu Bhaker lost in shoot-off with Veronica Major
Manu Bhaker's journey ended when she lost in a shoot-off with Hungary's former world record holder Veronica Major. Both had 28-28 points. Jin Yang of south korea won the gold medal, while France's Camille Jedrzejczyk finished second. Hungary's Veronica Major finished third.
Manu Bhaker looked emotional after the defeat
The disappointment was clearly visible on manu Bhaker's face as she missed the chance to create history. She stated, "I was very nervous in the final," in an interview with broadcaster Geo Cinema. I did my best, but there will always be another chance, which I am already looking forward to. I did my best and tried not to lose my cool, but it was insufficient. Fourth place is not a desirable ranking.
Manu Bhaker's two medals at the 2024 olympics set a unique milestone for the nation. In the Olympic shooting competition, she has became the first indian shooter to earn a medal for her nation. In addition, since India's independence, she is the only sportsperson from that country to win two medals at the same Olympics. In the final of the individual 10m air pistol, manu Bhaker took home the bronze. In addition, manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh took home a second bronze in the mixed team 10m air pistol competition.
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